All computer users are familiar with errors. One of the most common is err_empty_response. How to fix it and why does it occur? This will be discussed in this review.
Symptoms of Error
- An error message may appear while the active program crashes.
- A user's computer often shuts down after an error occurs at the moment of launching a certain program.
- Periodically, the computer freezes for a few seconds.
- The operating system starts to work slowly and thinks for a long time when entering from the keyboard.
- The error mentions the name of the Chrome browser.
Such messages and signs appear during the installation of programs, their launch, at the start or shutdown of the operating system. It is important to keep track of when the err_empty_response error occurs. What to do to eliminate it?
Causes of occurrence
- Corrupt download or incomplete installation of a browser from Google.
- Corruption in browser related registry files due to some recent change.
- Malicious software or virus that corrupted system files or browser files.
- Some program deleted the necessary documents intentionally or by mistake.
A number of factors can cause err_empty_response errors. How to fix it?
Bug fix
This sequence of actions can help get rid of the error. It is given in such a way that the steps go from easy to difficult, as well as from time-saving to costly. It is recommended that you follow them in order to avoid unnecessary costs.
Registry entry recovery
Manually editing entries is not recommended unless the user is a computer service professional. Indeed, editing errors can lead to complete inoperability of the operating system. It happens that even an incorrectly set point prevents the computer from loading. Therefore, you must use reliable utilities to clean the registry. To do this, the WinThruster program is suitable, which scans the registry for errors, including err_empty_response. How to fix it? The program automatically searches for links to missing files and deletes them. Before checking, a backup copy is created so that in case of which you can roll back.
Scanning your PC for malware
It is likely that it was the virus infection that caused the err_empty_response error. How to fix this? First of all, if the computer does not yet have anti-malware tools, it is recommended to use utilities such as Anti-Malware. Most often they cope with viruses with absolute probability.
Disk Cleanup
Unnecessary files accumulate on the computer over time. If you do not delete them, the performance of the Chrome browser may decrease and an err_empty_response error will occur. Disk cleaning utilities will help to delete such files, eliminate the error and significantly increase the speed of work. For this purpose, WinSweeper is suitable.
Driver update
What does err_empty_response mean? It is possible that the drivers of some devices are damaged or outdated. It is recommended to update them. A special utility or a collection of drivers for all devices and platforms is perfect for this. Even if the error persists, updating is still necessary to improve computer performance.
Reinstall browser
Since often the error is associated with Chrome, you can try to remove it, and then install it again. Removal is carried out through the "Control Panel" of the operating system. After completion, you need to download the latest version from the official site again and install it. The error may disappear.
Finally, it is worth saying that if none of the above steps helped, you need to reinstall a clean operating system. If this does not help, then the problem is most likely in the hardware.